IE Talks Tbilisi: Artificial Intelligence — The Point of No Return

IE Talks Tbilisi: Artificial Intelligence — The Point of No Return

Agenda

19:00-19:30 Welcome word about IE University by Mariam Katsanashvili, Senior Manager for Central and Eastern Europe, IE University 

19:30-21:00 Masterclass by Alberto Levy: Artificial Intelligence — The Point of No Return

21:00-22:00 Networking  

Artificial Intelligence is redefining how decisions are made and how value is created across every industry. This masterclass offers a clear and accessible introduction to the foundations of AI, with a strong focus on Generative AI—going beyond tools and trends to reveal how these systems truly work, what they can and cannot do, and why this technological moment is unlike any before.

Participants will gain practical insight into the opportunities and limitations of AI, while engaging with critical issues such as algorithmic bias, ethics, and transparency. The session highlights the risks, responsibilities, and leadership challenges that come with AI adoption, equipping attendees to make informed, confident decisions in an AI-driven world.

Designed for professionals, leaders, and innovators, this masterclass builds the critical awareness and judgment needed to navigate—and shape—a future where AI is no longer optional, but unavoidable.

Professor´s Biography: 

Alberto Levy is an entrepreneur, author, educator, and innovation strategist with an international career spanning corporations, startups, governments, and academic institutions across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Central Asia.

He is considered an “Innovation Evangelist” by the World Economic Forum and the Harvard Business Review Summit, in recognition of his work at the intersection of innovation, technology, leadership, and societal impact.

Alberto has designed and delivered executive education, MBA, and custom corporate programs for leading institutions and organizations includingnumerous global corporations, banks, telecom companies, and public sector entities. His work focuses on innovation strategy, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and leadership in complex environments.

Throughout his career, Alberto has worked hands-on with startups and venture studios, advised corporate innovation and strategy teams, and collaborated with governments and public institutions on entrepreneurship, digital economy, and innovation ecosystems. This cross-sector perspective allows him to connect rigorous frameworks with real-world execution—from early-stage ventures to large, regulated organizations.

He is an Aspen Institute alumnus, reflecting his commitment to values-based leadership, ethical decision-making, and long-term societal impact.

Alberto is the author of Start Here: A Practical Guide to Entrepreneurship for First-Time Founders, a hands-on book that translates entrepreneurial theory into practical tools, frameworks, and real-world insights for new founders. He is also a frequent international speaker and is known for his engaging, practical, and reflective teaching style, combining global case studies, interactive exercises, and direct entrepreneurial experience.

We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting and insightful event.